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The national holidays, public holidays and remembrance days of the Turkic states and regions in one calendar, with a countdown to the next ones.
Coming up
in 3 days
Kazakhstan Republic Day
25 October · 
in 7 days
Republic Day (Türkiye)
29 October · 
in 16 days
Days of History and Remembrance of Ancestors
7 November · 
in 17 days
Azerbaijan Victory Day
8 November · 
in 18 days
Azerbaijan National Flag Day
9 November ·
in 19 days
Atatürk Remembrance Day
10 November ·
in 21 days
Azerbaijan Constitution Day
12 November ·
in 24 days
Northern Cyprus Republic Day
15 November · 
Through the year
January
- 12
Turkmenistan Remembrance Day (Gökdepe)
Remembers those who fell defending Gökdepe in 1881. - 20
20 January Martyrs' Day
National day of mourning for those killed when Soviet troops entered Baku in 1990.
February
- 26
Khojaly Remembrance Day
Remembers the civilians killed in Khojaly in 1992.
March
- ~
Eid al-Fitr
The religious holiday marking the end of Ramadan, with a date that changes every year. (Date changes every year) - 1
Kazakhstan Day of Gratitude
A day for the peoples of Kazakhstan to express gratitude and friendship to one another.
- 18
Çanakkale Victory and Martyrs' Day
Commemorates the 1915 naval victory at the Dardanelles and those who fell.
- 21
Nowruz
The spring and new year festival celebrated with feasts and public festivities across the Turkic world.
April
- 23
National Sovereignty and Children's Day
A holiday commemorating the opening of the Grand National Assembly in 1920, dedicated to children.
- 27
Sakha Republic Day
Anniversary of the founding of the Sakha (Yakutia) Republic.
May
- ~
Eid al-Adha
The major religious festival of sacrifice, lasting several days, with a date that changes every year. (Date changes every year)
- 1
Unity Day of the People of Kazakhstan
Public holiday celebrating the many peoples living together in Kazakhstan.
- 18
Day of Revival, Unity and Magtymguly's Poetry
Public holiday in Turkmenistan honouring the great poet Magtymguly and national unity.
- 19
Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day
An official holiday marking Atatürk's landing in Samsun in 1919, dedicated to youth.
- 28
Azerbaijan Republic Day
A national holiday marking the 1918 proclamation of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic.
June
- ~
Sabantuy
The traditional summer festival of Tatars and Bashkirs, with wrestling, horse races and fun fairs; the date changes every year. (Date changes every year) - ~
Ysyakh (Sakha summer festival)
The Sakha people's traditional festival of the summer solstice and new year, held in the second half of June. (Date changes every year)
July
- ~
Kırkpınar Oil Wrestling Festival
An annual festival in Edirne, regarded as the world's oldest oil wrestling tournament. (Date changes every year)
- 6
Capital City Day (Astana)
Public holiday celebrating Kazakhstan's capital, Astana.
- 15
Democracy and National Unity Day
An official holiday commemorating public resistance to the failed coup attempt of 15 July 2016.
- 20
Peace and Freedom Day
A Northern Cyprus national holiday marking the start of the 1974 Cyprus Peace Operation.
August
- ~
Turkmenistan Melon Day
A traditional festival honouring Turkmen melons, celebrated on the second Sunday of August. (Date changes every year)
- 1
Communal Resistance Day
Northern Cyprus public holiday celebrating the Turkish Cypriots' struggle.
- 30
Victory Day (Türkiye)
An official holiday commemorating the victory of the Great Offensive at Dumlupınar in 1922.
- 30
Kazakhstan Constitution Day
A public holiday marking the adoption of Kazakhstan's constitution in 1995.
- 30
Tatarstan Republic Day
Anniversary of Tatarstan's 1990 declaration of sovereignty.
- 31
Kyrgyzstan Independence Day
A national holiday marking the 1991 declaration of independence from the Soviet Union.
September
- ~
Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku
A Formula 1 race held on the Baku City Circuit, with a date that varies by season calendar. (Date changes every year)
- 1
Uzbekistan Independence Day
A national holiday marking the 1991 declaration of independence from the Soviet Union.
- 23
Kyrgyz Language Day
Marks the 1989 law that made Kyrgyz the state language.
- 26
Turkish Language Day
Anniversary of the first Turkish Language Congress in 1932.
- 27
Turkmenistan Independence Day
A national holiday celebrating Turkmenistan's independence, declared in 1991.
October
- 3
Turkic States Cooperation Day
Anniversary of the Nakhchivan Agreement of 3 October 2009, which founded the Turkic Council.
- 11
Bashkortostan Republic Day
Anniversary of Bashkortostan's 1990 declaration of sovereignty.
- 18
Azerbaijan Independence Day
A public holiday marking the adoption of the 1991 constitutional act on Azerbaijan's independence.
- 21
Uzbek Language Day
Marks the 1989 law that made Uzbek the state language.
- 25
Kazakhstan Republic Day
Anniversary of the 1990 declaration of sovereignty; a national holiday of Kazakhstan.
- 29
Republic Day (Türkiye)
The national holiday marking the proclamation of the Republic of Türkiye in 1923.
November
- ~
Istanbul Marathon
An international marathon held each November in which runners cross the Bosphorus from Asia to Europe. (Date changes every year)
- 7
Days of History and Remembrance of Ancestors
Public holiday in Kyrgyzstan on 7–8 November to remember history and ancestors.
- 8
Azerbaijan Victory Day
A public holiday commemorating the victory in the 2020 Karabakh war.
- 9
Azerbaijan National Flag Day
Celebrates the adoption of Azerbaijan's blue, red and green flag.
- 10
Atatürk Remembrance Day
Anniversary of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's death on 10 November 1938, with a moment of silence at 09:05.
- 12
Azerbaijan Constitution Day
The day independent Azerbaijan's constitution was adopted in 1995.
- 15
Northern Cyprus Republic Day
A national holiday marking the 1983 proclamation of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
December
- 8
Uzbekistan Constitution Day
The day Uzbekistan's constitution was adopted in 1992.
- 12
International Day of Neutrality
Anniversary of the 1995 UN General Assembly recognition of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality.
- 16
Kazakhstan Independence Day
A national holiday marking the declaration of Kazakhstan's independence in 1991.
- 31
World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day
Celebrates the unity of Azerbaijanis around the world, together with New Year's Eve.